Program Assistant – Early Learning Impact & Benefits

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

School Breaks

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is hiring a Program Assistant to support Head Start services across centers. This entry-level role helps staff create rich learning opportunities aligned with daily routines and child development goals.

We offer a full-time schedule with weekends off, a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, a 401K match, PTO and paid holidays, plus generous paid time off for school breaks.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff to provide Head Start services and learning opportunities to children and families.
• Support daily routines and center activities to promote child development.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Pay Type: per hour Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K Match, PTO, Paid Holidays and School Breaks, and more

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K childcare/daycare programs serving 11 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRINg A Head Start ASSISTANT TEACHER:

The Head Start Program Assistant will work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program. This position will utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education. This position is full time 9 months of the year and goes on furlough from May-August.

Education and Experience:

• 18 years old or older
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Current Pre-K CDA or willing to obtain through our program at no cost within 2 years
• Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

For our Head Start program Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, summers off, 26 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT: Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.